Checkerboard Comet Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Hey guys, I've been trying to find some of the center wheel caps like shown in this picture, anyone got any they can part with? They don't have to have the Subaru logo emblem on them, just the cap itself......with no dents. I'm going to repaint them anyway. Thanks. The earlier version had a indented design (BRAT's, etc.), I want the smooth all the way around ones like as shown. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarule Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I got mine at Hubcap Annie's in Rainier, Oregon. You could try them. http://businessfinder.oregonlive.com/hub-cap-annie-inc-rainier-or.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobiedubie Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 This guy has buckets of them. https://www.facebook.com/pg/johnsubaruautobody/about/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 (edited) I just picked up a set of 4 for my mom's car, so she will be happy now. Of course I'll clean them up and make them look great! Edited April 30, 2018 by Checkerboard Comet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 How much did you pay ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 I paid $50, including shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Mom's car is a 1985 GL light blue wagon. I'm thinking about color matching the caps to match, with a solid black center where the round emblem went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 I just wanted to pass along this information... I got a email yesterday from the following website saying they have a bunch of these caps, and they are $12 a piece (not including shipping). Just in case anyone else out there wants a set, fyi. www.mttechsuba.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarule Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I just wanted to pass along this information... I got a email yesterday from the following website saying they have a bunch of these caps, and they are $12 a piece (not including shipping). Just in case anyone else out there wants a set, fyi. www.mttechsuba.com $12 each, plus shipping? Holy crap!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 saw sets of four go for $75 AU plus poostage on ehbay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) So I ended up getting 10 of the covers awhile back, refinished them and they look great. But....... I cant find any original nylon rings in good shape to install them. I tried a couple 3D printed ones, but they dont hold up long. I'm going to take my best one, refurbish it best I can, and remold it. I'll make my own out of solid plastic.....see if that works. The good thing is at least I'll be able to paint them. Edited February 15, 2019 by Checkerboard Comet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) Those plastic rings were still available from dealers , although you may have to ask your dealer to go thru a western distributor. Edit: Just noticed you are out west so you should be able to score , and thanks to Dave you have the part number. Enjoy! Edited February 14, 2019 by moosens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Here's the part number I found on an invoice when I bought them at a dealer a few years ago: 723146020 Hope this helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Thanks for the info guys, but it appears that part number has been discontinued. I did order those exact ones too awhile back as well, but Subaru changed them enough to not work. The inner width was changed to be shorter for some unknown reason. No big deal, I'll make new ones. I'll post some pics once I do, likely this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 When I went through looking through a couple I have, to investigate 3D printing new ones, I found there were 2 different kinds. They must have had rims with different thicknesses at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 I'll be pouring the mold tonight, got the mold box ready to pour now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknownjeremiah Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) Still looking? I just found some in an old coffee can. Remembered this post. Edited March 10, 2019 by Unknownjeremiah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Yeah, if the price is right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknownjeremiah Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Damn dude. I checked this too late. I already drove the 300 miles back home. Next time I’m up in SW Washington, I’ll try to remember to get back to you. Should be soon. I should have two sets, if I do, you got them for shipping costs. I only want to hang on to a set to make the brat a classic. There’s the coffee can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 sweet! by the way, I was successful in making a mold for the nylon rings. I now have 3 sets of solid epoxy replacements for my stash. Yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 found my set too....just overpriced and over here in Austraya. Got any photos of your nylon rings Checker board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) I have those same white rings, but they didn't work.......too narrow. The original ones had a wider opening that slipped over the rim itself. Here's a couple pics of my new one I replicated, and I painted it to give it more durability from the elements. I used my best original ring, fixed it up cosmetically, and molded it.........this is the result. I also picked up these replica center cap covers to match mom's blue 85 Subaru wagon. I'll post pics once it's all installed. Mom wont let me touch the rims themselves though, just clean them up is all. Edited March 14, 2019 by Checkerboard Comet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) Heres my caps, in work. Hammerite silver. Edited March 18, 2019 by Checkerboard Comet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 OK, got my first set of replacement metal center covers......look fantastic! These are for moms car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 (edited) OK, I FINALLY got mine installed......and they look as I had hoped. Mom's car will be next, and my new epoxy rings work great! I am extremely pleased with the overall results. Nothing too fancy, but work as intended. I even used silicone underneath to help keep them on. Edited April 7, 2019 by Checkerboard Comet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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